Veterans Day is Nov. 11 every year. It is a day for us, as a nation, to honor and celebrate the brave Americans who have served our country in uniform. On this day we acknowledge their service, sacrifices, and selflessness. As Maya Angelou stated, “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”

By fighting our nation’s wars and protecting us during peace, Veterans are often overlooked and their contributions taken for granted.

Without them, our way of life and the freedoms we all enjoy would be lost.

To all veterans, I want to express my gratitude for your service and sacrifice in upholding democracy and defending our nation’s values. Your dedication to ensuring that the principles of freedom and equality are upheld has made a lasting impact on our country and our world. Your sacrifices have helped to secure a brighter future for generations to come.

Thank you for protecting our country, our rights, and our freedom. Let us all thank a veteran and recognize the sacrifices they made to protect the freedoms we have. Do not take it for granted. Let us do our part to protect those freedoms and equalities we cherish so much.

LORA E. GREENE,

Montmorency County